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School-Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) | Lenexa, KansasStep into a rewarding contract opportunity supporting schools in the Kansas City, KS area as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Make a direct impact by providing essential support in educational settings, working under the guidance of experienced occupational therapists to enrich the lives of students. With assignments on 1-3 different campuses, you will play an important role in helping students develop and improve their daily life and functional skills. This assignment starts ASAP and goes through 5/21/27, offering both stability and flexibility. You'll build relationships across campuses while organizing your own weekly schedule, ensuring meaningful interactions with students and productive collaborations with OTs.
Qualifications:
  • Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
  • Active state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • Experience in pediatric, school, or educational settings preferred
  • Ability to work collaboratively with supervising OTs and educational teams
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills
  • Reliable transportation to travel between assigned campuses
Responsibilities:
  • Support occupational therapists by implementing personalized therapy plans
  • Assist students in developing, recovering, and enhancing functional and daily living skills
  • Document student progress and communicate updates to supervising therapists
  • Adapt strategies to meet individual student needs in diverse learning environments
  • Travel weekly to multiple assigned campuses as determined by your set schedule
  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to student progress discussions
Enjoy the benefits of organizing your own schedule while making a noticeable difference in the community. Your ability to connect with students and collaborate with educators will help drive success across campuses. Ready to make a meaningful contribution in this dynamic setting? Apply today and become a valued resource in educational therapy services! Sunbelt is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Junior

Location

Lenexa, KS

Occupation

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

2 days ago

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